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Beauty Abounds with Botanical Butterfly

February 26, 2019 admin Comments 12 comments

It seems I am making great use of the Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper. It is just so versatile and can be used for any card you chose to make. Beauty Abounds is the stamp set the greeting and sentiment are from. The Stitched Label Framelits makes a pretty addition to the card with the greeting stamped in Gorgeous Grape ink.

My sketch and inspiration come from the TGIF Challenge 200. Such a lovely sketch for the challenge.

I also decided to play at As You See It because this is a very simple card in spite of my detailed instructions. I could have just said cut your paper the sizes I have listed and adhere them with Liquid Glue, cut you some butterflies out and stick them on. I wanted to make it detailed to show how easy it really is. It is all about wording. When I think SIMPLE I think of making it easy so the novice has a chance to make a beautiful card.

This is a really simple and easy card but it will look complicated when I number the steps to creating. Do not let that deter you from making it. You will see the majority of the card is cutting. If you can cut, you can make. Follow the card recipe below:

Cut a 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base using thick Whisper White card stock.
Score the card at 5-1/2″ and fold on the scoreline.
Cut a 4-1/8″ x 5-3/8″ mat using Basic Black card stock.
Cut a 4″ x 5-1/4″ panel using a sheet of the Botanical Butterfly DSP
Adhere the Botanical Butterfly DSP to the Basic Black mat using Liquid Glue.
Cut a 2-1/8″ x 5-3/8″ panel using the Basic Black card stock.
Cut a 2″ x 5-1/4″ panel from the Botanical Butterfly DSP using one of the sheets that have the above butterflies on it.
Adhere the 2″ panel to the Basic Black mat using Liquid Glue.
Adhere these two panels to the green Botanical Butterfly panel. I realized when taking pictures I could have used only half a panel of this DSP.
Fussy cut 2 small butterflies and 1 large butterfly from the Botanical Butterfly DSP.
Using thick Whisper White card stock cut a label using the large framelits from the Stitched Labels Framelits set.
Stamp in Gorgeous Grape the greeting from the Beauty Abounds stamp set.
Pop the Stitched Label over the focal panels of butterflies and greenery using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Adhere the large butterfly to the left corner of the Stitched Label using a Glue Dot.
Adhere the two small butterflies using Glue Dots, one to the lower right corner of the Stitched Label and the other on one of the stems of the green flowers at the top of the left panel.
The inside sentiment from the Beauty Abounds stamp set is stamped in Gorgeous Grape ink on a panel of Whisper White that has been matted on a panel of Basic Black card stock using Liquid Glue.
Fussy cut a large butterfly from the Botanical Butterfly DSP and adhered with Liquid Glue.
Using Liquid Glue adhere the finished panel to the card base.

Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you found enjoyment in seeing my card and that you like it. My wish is for you to find encouragement and inspiration for your own creations. Have a blessed day!

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Stampin’ Up! Products Used in Creating This Card

Beauty Abounds Cling Bundle [150617] $55.75	Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper [149622] $0.00	Stitched Labels Framelits Dies [146828] $33.00	Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [121045] $8.50
Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.75	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin’ Pad [147099] $7.50	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals [144108] $4.00
Glue Dots [103683] $5.25

Happiness Blooms with Love What You Do

February 25, 2019 admin Comments 10 comments

Seems I used a lot of stamp sets; Love What You Do, Incredible Like You, Well Said in creating this card plus the Happiness Blooms Designer Series Paper (DSP)

My design comes from Freshly Made Sketches. At first, I thought what can I do with this sketch and then it just all seemed to come together and the card turned out to be rather pretty.

My card starts with a Whisper White Thick card base.

The card base is embossed using the Subtles Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (TIEF).

Flowers are fussy cut from a panel of the Happiness Blooms DSP. They are adhered to the Subtles embossed card front using Liquid Glue and Mini Stampin Dimensionals.

A 2″ x 4-1/4″ panel of the Happiness Blooms Designer Series Paper is cut and adhered across the bottom of the card base covering the tip ends of the flowers.

There are four cuts of the Happy from a panel of the DSP like the panel used at the bottom. A piece of Multipurpose Adhesive Sheet is adhered to the back of the panel so when the cuts were made it would be easier to adhere them together. By having four adhered together it gives a bit of dimension to the word. The same was done for the word Birthday only it was cut from a panel of Calypso Coral card stock.

Three sequins from the Basic Adhesive Backed Sequin package is scattered on the card front.

The inside sentiment from the Incredible Like You Stamp set is stamped in Calypso Coral ink on a panel of Whisper White that has been trimmed with a section of the same DSP used on the card front. Flowers are from the Love What You Do stamp set is stamped in Calypso Coral and Call Me Clover ink.

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you like my card. Have a blessed day!

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Stampin’ Up! Products Used in Creating This Card

Love What You Do Photopolymer Stamp Set [148042] $21.00	Well Said Cling Bundle [150609] $76.50	Incredible Like You Photopolymer Stamp Set [148708] $17.00	Happiness Blooms 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [148795] $11.00
Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.75	Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets [144106] $10.00	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals [144108] $4.00
Calypso Coral 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [122925] $8.50	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin’ Pad [147101] $7.50	Basic Adhesive-Backed Sequins [146933] $7.00

Card Cuts:

Whisper White Thick card stock – 4-1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5-1/2″ and folded on the scoreline — 3-3/4″ x 5″ inside sentiment panel.

Happiness Blooms DSP – 2″ x 4-1/4″ panel at bottom of card front — 3″ x 4″ panel for cutting the word Happy 4 times

Calypso Coral Card — 3″ x 4″ panel for cutting the word Birthday 4 times

Paper Pumpkin is Having A Birthday!

February 24, 2019 admin Comments 0 Comment

Paper Pumpkin Is Turning Six – And Subscribers Get A Free Stamp Set!!

Paper Pumpkin is turning six and we want to celebrate with you! After all, we could not have shared all these years of creativity if it weren’t for our subscribers.

To celebrate this fun occasion and to thank everyone who supports Paper Pumpkin month after month, we’re offering a specially-designed March kit and a FREE STAMP SET. Oh, yes. You read that right. In March, you will receive TWO stamp sets with your Paper Pumpkin kit.

About the March Kit and FREE stamp set:

We don’t want to give away too much, but here’s a little bit about the March kit! Because it’s our birthday, we decided to create a kit that is perfect for making birthday cards!

The March kit features eight full-sized, mailable cards
Coordinating colors are Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, and Poppy Parade
This kit has an element that is sure to “pop”!
The FREE stamp set is even bigger and better than your typical Paper Pumpkin stamp set and can be used on a variety of crafting projects.

And a few details about the free stamp set promotion:

A subscriber must have an active subscription by March 10, 2019 in order to receive the March kit.
The FREE stamp set coordinates with the March kit but it is not needed to complete the projects.
Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

Let me know if you have any questions, can’t wait to see the March kit!!

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Painted Seasons with Botanical Butterfly

February 23, 2019 admin Comments 12 comments

My card is created using the Painted Seasons Bundle. The Designer Series Paper is so pretty. This panel that I have used for this card is so cool and clean looking. It makes me think of a hot afternoon sitting in the cool parlor of an old house long ago. I remember it had a big ceiling fan that swirled around slowly but the coolness was divine on a hot summer day. The Happy Day greeting is from the Itty Bitty Greeting stamp set. I just can’t get away from that Itty Bitty, can I? Be it Itty Bitty Greetings or Itty Bitty Birthday!

My sketch design comes from Try Stamping On Tuesday.

My card base is Lemon Lime Twist with a Pool Party mat for the Painted Seasons DSP. The two different designs of the DSP make a good contrast. A Coastal Cabana- Granny Apple Green Reversible Ribbon is wrapped around the focal panel and tied in a bow. Three butterflies cut from a panel of Botanical Butterfly DSP are scattered on the focal panel and adhered with Glue Dots. The focal panel is adhered to the Pool Party mat then the panels are adhered to the card base.

The inside Whisper White sentiment panel is stamped in Call Me Clover ink using a stamp from the Cake Soriee stamp set. A flower is also stamped in Call Me Clover on the panel. The panel is matted on a panel of Pool Party card stock and adhered to the card base using Liquid Glue. It amazes me how the flower look once it has been added to the blog post it looks nothing like that in real time. I took several pictures and each one turned out with that effect.

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Product List

Painted Seasons Bundle [150349] $0.00	Cake Soirée Clear-Mount Stamp Set [145745] $35.00	Itty Bitty Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146667] $36.00	Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [144245] $8.50
Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $9.75	Pool Party 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [122924] $8.50	Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper [149622] $0.00	Coastal Cabana/Granny Apple Green 3/8″ (1 Cm) Reversible Ribbon [148572] $7.00
Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

Card Cuts:

Lemon Lime Twist card stock – 4-1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5-1/2″ and folded on the scoreline

Painted Season DSP — 1-3/4″ x 3-3/4″ cut at an angle — 3-3/4″ x 3-3/4″ cut at an angle

Pool Party card stock – 4″ x 5-1/4″ mats for the focal panel on the card front and inside sentiment panel

Whisper White card stock — 3-3/4″ x 5″ inside sentiment panel

Geared Up Garage

February 22, 2019 admin Comments 8 comments

I the this is a fun card as it brings back memories of drag racing as a teenager. My card today is created using the Geared Up Garage stamp set and the Garage Gears Thinlits Dies.

My inspirations for today’s card comes from the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge.

My sketch design comes from the MFTWSC425 Challenge.

Instructions for card:

Card base – Real Red card stock
A focal mat from the Classic Garage 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper (DSP)
A 1-1/2″ x 4-3/4″ strip cut from another panel of the Classic Garage DSP
A 3-3/8″ x 1-7/8″ rectangle cut from the same panel of DSP as the above strip.
The strip, rectangle and focal panel have all been embossed using the Subtle Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (TIEF)
Mat the strip and rectangle DSP using Real Red card stock.
Stamp the car on a panel of Very Vanilla card stock using Tuxedo Memento Black In.
Color the car using Stampin’ Blends pens in Light and Dark Real Red and a Smokey Slate Stampin’ Write Marker.
Pop the car on the rectangle using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Using the Garage Gears Thinlits Dies cut the gears from a panel of the Classic Garage DSP.
Adhere them to the gray strip that looks like asphalt using Liquid Glue.
Using Liquid Glue adhere the strip and rectangle to the focal panel.
Stamp the greeting on a Crushed Curry scrap from the Classic Garage DSP.
Cut the greeting to 1/2″ x 3″ size.
Using your Paper Snips cut into a banner on one end of the strip.
Pop under the car using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The inside sentiment panel is stamped in Tuxedo Memento Black Ink on a panel of Very Vanilla card stock using a stamp from the Hello Cupcake stamp set.
The Garage Gears Thinlits Dies are used again to cut the gears for the sentiment panel
The gears are adhered using Liquid Glue.

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you like my card and somehow find encouragement and inspiration for your own creations. Have a bless day!

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Stampin’ Up! Products Used in Creating This Card

Geared Up Garage Cling Bundle [150610] $48.50	Classic Garage 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [148482] $11.00	Hello Cupcake Photopolymer Stamp Set [149714] $0.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00
Real Red 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [102482] $8.50	Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [101650] $9.75	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals [144108] $4.00	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00